Hope’s Maternity Leave Rules
While we were recovering in the hospital, every vaguely medical person who glanced at my chart felt the need to come into my room and ask me about post-partum depression…
Happy Birthday to Us!
Yesterday was my birthday and Kristian's birthday was a week ago. And, we're insane. So we threw a big BBQ yesterday to celebrate our birthdays and so everyone could meet…
Thesis Time!
I met with my advisor today to talk about my thesis and to take care of some paperwork. It was a great meeting - he told me that the research…
Just In Case You Were Curious About My Feet…
... They are almost completely back to normal. The cankles are pretty much gone as well. Although, as you can see, I need someone to go to the nail salon…
It’s My First Day!
Today isn't my first day of maternity leave, but it is my first day with Lilian where I don't have Kristian around to bring me snacks help me out. I…
Lilian’s Crazy Birth
So, it's been a crazy ride around here the last week or so. I mean, any time you go through a process where the end result is a baby I…
A Quick Update
I have a longer post written about the whole childbirth business, but it's pending daddy approval. So, I'm popping in to say that we're all doing really well. Although we're…
Lest You Think I’m Exaggerating…
So, it's apparently common knowledge that I'm a bit of an embellisher. What can I say? My family motto is "Always leave a story better than you found it." Which…
The End is Near!
On Wednesday, I will officially be full-term. Which means that Gummy Bear could be born any day after that and (hopefully) be perfectly healthy. I am torn between my desire…
Showered! (Part II)
So Beans threw me the best baby shower EVAH. And not just because she got all of my friends and family to willingly participate in a onesie decorating sweatshop. I…